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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.07, 816.69 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.07, 816.69 and 430.26 is: 644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.07 : 816.69 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.07/816.69 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.07x = 816.69 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.07x = 351,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,389.04/545.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.67

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